learning obsession
[/ˈlɜrnɪŋ əbˈsɛʃən/]
nounpl: learning obsessions
obsessão pelo aprendizado
1. An excessive, compulsive preoccupation with acquiring knowledge or educational pursuits; an intense, often unhealthy fixation on continuous learning
His learning obsession led him to pursue multiple degrees simultaneously.
Sua obsessão pelo aprendizado o levou a cursar múltiplos graus simultaneamente.
2. A psychological condition characterized by an inability to stop engaging in educational activities despite negative consequences
The student's learning obsession caused her to neglect sleep and social relationships.
A obsessão pelo aprendizado da estudante a fez negligenciar sono e relacionamentos sociais.
In Brazil, while dedication to education is valued culturally, 'learning obsession' carries negative connotations suggesting imbalance and potential mental health concerns. In the USA, particularly in academic communities, it may be viewed with more ambivalence—sometimes admired as ambition, other times criticized as unhealthy perfectionism. The term reflects modern concerns about burnout and work-life balance in both cultures.
NYC Slang
book nerd energy
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